Wow! The item-dropping rate is really high!-Chapter 973 - 680: Reinforcements to the Frontline

"Yanzi!" The moment he saw the other party, Kuang Xin's eyes instantly brightened, and the joy on his face was beyond measure.

Gong Yan looked at him from afar, sighed softly, then smiled, and walked over slowly, "Long time no see."

"Yes... it's been a long time." Kuang Xin scratched his head and laughed, "I thought I would never see you again... By the way, the boss said it's only been a month since our spaceship incident. What's the deal with that?"

"About that..." Gong Yan squinted his eyes and began to slowly explain...

...

The crisis on Mine Star was almost resolved without bloodshed under the formidable threat brought by Kuang Xin's mighty forces, which forced the Huowali Republic's fleet to retreat.

They lifted the blockade and withdrew from Mine Star's orbit with their tails between their legs.

Xing Zhuo witnessed the entire process, and the last lingering reluctance and doubts in his heart completely vanished.

He had seen firsthand that Bai E not only possessed immeasurable personal power but also had old allies like Gong Yan from Golden Swallow Trading Company and Kuang Xin from Dusk Interstellar Security Company hidden under his command.

This seemed beyond the scope of ordinary power, more like... destiny?

"Mr. Bai E." As Xing Zhuo was leaving, his attitude towards Bai E was almost reverent, "The troubles on Mine Star have been resolved, although I couldn't help much. But I hope you remember the threat from the Bug Race continues. According to the latest intelligence, those few massive Bug Race biological ships haven't stopped after devouring Lorin Colony Star. Their trajectory... is directed towards the Karian Federation's Capital Star."

He brought up the star map, pointing at a marked speculative path: "Karian Federation, while not considered the most powerful, has a Capital Star with a population of over five billion, making it an important industrial and cultural center. With the previous example of Lorin Colony Star, they are now extremely terrified. The Federation's senior officials have issued their highest level request for assistance to the Alliance, and have even begun secret contact with the Star Alliance, but distant water cannot quench proximate thirst."

Xing Zhuo looked at Bai E, his eyes earnest: "If you are willing to go to the front line, the Karian Federation has clearly indicated that as long as you can help them resist the Bug Race, even if only to delay, they will offer you the highest level of courtesy and full support. They will open all military facilities, share intelligence, prioritize logistical supply, and even... voice for the Bauhinia Republic's legal status within the Alliance."

This was an extremely tempting condition.

Public support from an Alliance member country would be a great help in Bai E's plan to rebuild Bauhinia.

"The Bug Race should be my problem to resolve." Bai E didn't hesitate, "With Gong Yan and Kuang Xin here on Mine Star, development is temporarily without worry. I will take a refined squad over."

He pointed out a few people: Catherine, Victor, Black Beast, and twenty of the most elite veterans selected from the Seventh Legion, whose loyalty had been assured with memory secret techniques.

As for Kuang Xin, Bai E had him temporarily garrison Dusk's main fleet around Mine Star as both a protection and a kind of deterrence.

Gong Yan continued to be responsible for connecting with Golden Swallow Trading Company, using the window period after lifting the blockade to speed up material delivery and infrastructure construction.

"Boss, rest assured to go! I'll take care of things here. I guarantee not even a fly will get in!" Kuang Xin patted his chest and promised.

Gong Yan also bowed to see him off, "Sir, I will quickly establish a stable supply chain and start planning the long-term development scheme for Mine Star. Please... be careful."

All arrangements were set.

Bai E led his squad, quietly departing from Mine Star...

Meanwhile, in the Peak Alliance's highest council.

The atmosphere was far more solemn than before. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

The tragedy of Lorin Colony Star being devoured, though tightly sealed, couldn't be completely covered. The undercurrent of panic had already extended among high-level and various national intelligence systems.

Now, with the Bug Race fleet heading toward the Karian Federation's Capital Star, this was no longer a "fringe conflict," but a direct threat to an important planet of an Alliance core member country!

"The representative of the Karian Federation has been waiting outside for three hours! They demand the Alliance immediately dispatch the main fleet to intercept!" an anxious councilor's voice rose.

"Main fleet? Did you forget the disastrous defeat of the joint fleet last time? Six main ships were destroyed and the rest are damaged! Do we have a complete main fleet now that can definitely beat the Bug Race?" another councilor retorted.

"Are we just going to stand by and watch Karian's Capital Star follow Lorin Colony Star's fate? That has a fifty billion population!"

"And what's going on with the weapon development of the Divine Fragment? How much longer does the Academy need?"

The Academy representative named wiped sweat from his forehead: "Everyone, the knowledge embedded within the Divine Fragment far exceeds our current technological level. The decoding and implementation require time! Conservatively estimated... at least another year, if not longer!"

"A year? Will the bugs give Karian a year? They have at most half a month before entering Karian Capital Star's defense perimeter! Didn't you swear with your chest that you could solve the Bug Race's problem?!"

"But who knew those bugs would stay mobile..."

Arguments, prevarication, and sentiments of despair permeated the council hall.

At this moment, a voice sounded, belonging to a senior councilor of the Thousand Stars Commerce Alliance, who had received Xing Zhuo's earlier tip-off: "Everyone, perhaps we have another option... or say, an opportunity to try."

Everyone's focus shifted to him.

"According to the latest report from Commander Xing Zhuo, the Legendary Mechanic Bai E has agreed to go to Karian's front lines to assist in defending against the Bug Race."

As the words fell, the council was first silent, then burst into even greater voices of discussion.